India vs China aerial warfare: How IAF plans to challenge the 5,000 km Chinese radar with Rs 2,906 crore mobile radar

India is ramping up its radar capabilities to counter China's expansive surveillance systems, particularly its new 5,000 km-range radar. In a strategic move, the Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 2,906 crore contract for 18 'Ashwini' Low-Level Transportable Radars (LLTRs) with Bharat Electronics Ltd. This marks a major push towards indigenous defence technology, reducing reliance on imports. Meanwhile, China’s growing radar network, including its advanced phased-array systems, raises fresh security concerns for India, especially in monitoring missile activity and border surveillance.